Grand Junction Source — Local News

Warm Temperatures Are Forecast for the Weekend's Airshow Performances, While Local Rainfall Data Shows Some Improvement in Drought Conditions, Though Serious Deficits Remain.

Two Coloradans, Including a Local Math Teacher, Experienced High-Speed Maneuvers with the U.s. Navy Blue Angels on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, as a Promotion for the Upcoming Grand Junction Air Show.

The Elite U.s. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Prepares for Its Weekend Performance, with a Grand Junction Native Among Its Ranks.

Routine and Complaint-Based Health Inspections Conducted by Mesa County Public Health in Mid-To-Late September Identified Violations at Several Grand Junction and Western Slope Dining Locations and a Local School.

A 28-Year-Old Man Was Freed by Multi-Agency Crews From the Hammond Marina Jetty and Is Now Recovering From Severe Facial Injuries.

A 2023 State Law Designed to Ease Stream Restoration Projects, Like One Wrapping up on Dry Fork Creek in Mesa County, Is Now Facing Scrutiny From Downstream Water Users as More Projects Begin.

After a Beneficial Wet Spell, Grand Junction and Surrounding Areas Can Expect Sunny Skies and Temperatures Nearing 80 Degrees Through the Weekend, Signaling a Potential End to the Monsoon Season.

A St. Mary's Coordinator Advises Checking Labels and Understanding Daily Limits to Avoid Symptoms Like Anxiety and Increased Heart Rate.

A Lawsuit Alleges Surgeons Removed the Incorrect Limb, Resulting in a Patient Becoming a Double Amputee and Facing Significant Life Adjustments.

A Childcare Expert Shares a Straightforward Method for Parents and Caregivers to Teach Fairness and Responsibility, Avoiding Disputes Over Divided Snacks.

A Family Physician Highlights How Decreased Access to Wilderness Areas Contributes to Health Issues, as Federal Regulations Protecting Public Lands Face New Challenges.

While Federal Agencies Note an Increase in Human Exposure and Vaccine Use Across the U.s., Colorado’s Official Data, Including Mesa County’s, Does Not Reflect a Significant Local Surge.

Mesa County Public Health Encourages All Residents 18 and Older to Complete the “mesa Vibe Check” Survey Before the Deadline to Help Guide Future Health Initiatives.

Individual Marketplace Plans for 2027 Will See a Significant Jump, Partly Due to the Expiration of Federal Tax Credits.

New Federal Grants Are Earmarked for Mesa County Public Health and Volunteers of America, Focusing on Regions with Suicide Rates More Than Double the National Average.

Voters in Unincorporated Areas Around Palisade Will Decide on a Measure to More Than Double the Property Tax Mill Levy to Fund Fire and Emergency Services, a First Increase Since 2011.

Forecasts From Multiple Services Indicate Parts of Colorado Could See Early Season Snowfall Between Tuesday Evening and Thursday Morning, Though Significant Accumulation for Local Ski Resorts Appears Unlikely.

Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations From Craig to Montrose Secure Grants for Services Ranging From Telehealth to Emergency Staff Training, Though Some Leaders Express Concerns Over Funding Limitations.

The State's Proposal, Including Rural Areas, Aims to Attract Private Capital for Jobs, Housing, and Infrastructure in Low-Income Communities.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Issues Grants to 17 Organizations Statewide, as Legislative Action and Rising Incident Reports Highlight the Growing Challenge of Human-Bear Interactions.

A Joint Advisory From State Agencies Cited Methylene Chloride, a Carcinogen, in Vapes Sold at Several Local Dispensaries Between March and September.

The Three-Day Fruita Fall Festival, a Century-Old Tradition Focused on Community and Heritage, Concluded Saturday, Drawing Residents and Visitors From Across Mesa County.

Rural Areas South of Grand Junction Face a Flood Watch Until Wednesday Morning, with 1 to 2 Inches of Rain Expected From a Pacific Weather System.

The Matchett Park Clinic Will Begin Offering Expanded Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Wellness Services at the New Community Recreation Center on September 28.

The Long-Awaited Development Off 28 Road Will See 48 Modular Homes Built in the Next Year, Following Unanimous Council Approval and Extensive Debate Over Pricing.